Gerber 31-000699 Bear Grylls Survival Series Fire Starter

by Gerber

• Compact fire starter with ferrocerium rod and metal striker
• Lanyard to keep product secure and together
• Emergency whistle, integrated into lanyard cord
• Waterproof storage compartment for tinder
• Land to air rescue and SOS instructions also priorities of survival pocket guide

Product Description

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The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Survival Series Fire Starter is a must-have for scouting, camping, and hiking expeditions. Small and compact, this fire starter offers years of use. Watertight construction keeps tinder safe and dry, so when you need it, you can trust that it's ready to use.

Survival Series Fire Starter At a Glance: Compact fire starter with ferrocerium rod and metal striker Waterproof storage compartment keeps tinder dry Lanyard cord with integrated emergency whistle holds pieces together Lightweight and portable kit is less than 5 inches long Includes Bear Grylls' Priorities of Survival pocket guide and land to air rescue and SOS instructions

Start fires when and where you need them with this ferrocerium rod and metal striker. View larger.

The Fire Starter features a waterproof storage compartment to keep tinder dry. View larger.

Bear Grylls and Gerber Team Up
The Fire Starter is part of the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series of gear. This collaboration brings together Gerber's 70+ years of knife and gear expertise with Bear Grylls's extensive outdoor survival and adventure experience to create a one-of-a-kind line of knives, tools, and gear.

From spending time in the British SAS, to scaling Mount Everest, Bear knows what it takes to be a survivor in extreme situations and multiple environments. Now he brings that knowledge to the creation of a range of items that help you make the most of your outdoor adventures.

Get a Fire Going Quickly and Safely
The Fire Starter contains everything you need to get a fire going--simply pull the unit apart. It features a ferrocerium rod and a metal striker, as well as a waterproof storage compartment to keep tinder dry.

A lanyard keeps each piece of the product secure while it's open, and has an integrated emergency whistle for quick access when you need it.

Bear Grylls' Pocket Survival Guide

Lightweight Design for Easy Portability
Measuring 4-4/5 inches when closed, with a weight of 2-3/5 ounces, the Fire Starter fits neatly into a backpack or gear bag. It is a self-contained, waterproof unit that can be easily converted into a fire-starting kit by pulling the two ends apart.

Includes Bear Grylls' Pocket Survival Guide
This tool comes with land to air rescue instructions and BearGrylls' informative Priorities of Survival pocket guide, loaded with survival basics designed to help keep you alive until you can be rescued or rescue yourself.

What's in the Box
Fire starter kit with starter, rod, and lanyard, and pocket survival guide.

From the highest peaks of the Himalayas, to the rainforests of South America, if world renowned outdoorsman Bear Grylls is on an adventure you can be sure he's equipped with the most durable outdoor gear Gerber has to offer.

From the Manufacturer

Gerber 31-000699 fire starter is small and compact. The fire starter offers years of use. Watertight construction keeps tinder safe and dry, so when you need it, you can trust it. Features include compact fire starter with ferrocerium rod and metal striker, lanyard to keep product secure and together, emergency whistle integrated into lanyard cord, waterproof storage compartment for tinder, and land to air rescue and SOS instructions. It has a priorities of survival pocket guide that contains Bear's survival essentials, and the overall length is 4.8 inches.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

143 of 146 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Man Vs. Fire March 26, 2011

By The Squirrel

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Having been something of a Gerber fan for life with their multitools (I've had the same model on my hip daily for the past 8 years), seeing that they partnered with Bear to create a line of survival tools automatically sealed the deal on this firestarter.

The beautiful thing about this device is that it's compact, sturdy, watertight and most of all keeps your hands safe and comfortable when trying to get a fire going. Everything else--from the printed SOS/Air rescue instructions printed on the outside to the tight little space for tinder in the cap and the added whistle is just icing on the cake.

There's little else to be said other than what others have already pointed out, but I would like to add just a few more.

* I managed to cram another four cotton balls into the cap, providing me with tinder for quite some time.

* The complaints in other reviews about the lack of a longer cord to wear the device around the neck should be taken with the device's weight in mind--while not heavy in the hand, I certainly wouldn't want this thing thumping on my chest all day as I walked around--it definitely isn't light when it comes to your sternum. It's ideally suited to shove into your coat or pants pocket, ready to go in moments.

* When you first use the striker against the ferrocerium rod, don't be discouraged it isn't sparking--the black coat around the rod needs to be stripped away to get at the metal to create the spark--a few good strikes against it and your intital attempt will yield results in a matter of seconds.

* The guide incidentally has a few touches all its own: the side is printed with a 10-inch measurement and even suggests using the guide as an impromptu dewcatcher for drinking water if the situation calls for it. Nothing about this device or survival guide is wasted.

57 of 62 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Bear Grylls firestarter tool March 3, 2011

By Jorge Santana Robles

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The Bear Grylls firestarter comes in a hard plastic case, with a rubber o-ring at the break to make the inside of the tool watertight. Contained inside is the ferrocerium rod with a metal striker. On the cap is a small container for tinder (small cotton ball already included). For easy carry, the tool is threaded with a small lanyard, with a safety whistle at the tied end. Finally, the firestarter includes Bear's pocket survival guide.

My impression of the tool is that it could be made with a sturdier material, and like other review said, the lanyard is way to small (to be worn around the neck, for example). It'a a little difficult to open the cap to get at the tinder, but I guess that's good so it doesn't get wet or falls out. The rod and striker makes nice, hot sparks. I haven't had much time to practice with it, but I'll get better at making fire. The whistle is loud, just as you would want it. To conclude, the exterior on the tube is marked with the SOS signal in Morse code, the alpine signal for rescue, and the "Y" Need Help, "N" Do not need help.

Overall, I like the tool very much, and I look forward to using it for leisure or emergency. Hope that this review is helpful.

48 of 53 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Niiiice February 28, 2011

By Roger

Amazon Verified Purchase

Damn.I have to admit that this is well thought out.Fire starter,whistle,compartment for tinder and it even comes with instructions on what to do in emergency situation.Although i admit that i havent looked in that little pamphlet.

Compared to the Swedish fire steel this is a better bargain for what your getting.I just wish the lanyard was a bit longer so it can be worn around your neck (but can be remedied with paracord).Other than that i liked it so much i ordered more as a spare and future gifts.Thanks for looking.